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MACS Offline
#51 Posted: Sun, Aug 31 2014, 10:55 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
ha! no, I really understand. Z 23 used to seem unbeatable to me but now my tastes have changed and it is sometimes just too sweet for the situation.
I still love it, but it can overpower some cigars.

You are funny when you are drinking


My mom used to tell me; "You're funny... but looks ain't everything"! I miss my mom.
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#52 Posted: Sun, Aug 31 2014, 11:58 AM EST
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Ron Zacapa 23

Zaya

With one LARGE rock
Palama Offline
#53 Posted: Sun, Oct 5 2014, 11:08 PM EST
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Myers Dark with pineapple juice and grenadine - I'm sure there's a name for this concoction but it is refreshing on a humid day
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#54 Posted: Sat, Oct 11 2014, 9:03 PM EST
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Diplomatico Reserva Exclusiva (Venezuela)
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#55 Posted: Sat, Oct 11 2014, 9:18 PM EST
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pdxstogieman wrote:
Pampero is #2 on my list of favorites, just a notch below Ron Zacapa Solera 23.

Just tried Dos Maderas 5+3, Guyana Rum aged in Oak Casks for 5 years and then 3 more in Jerez Sherry casks. Pretty tasty and smooth. About $30 here in high liquor price Oregon. I'd buy it again. They have some older reserve rums in this brand, probably worth a try as well.

very nice write up, unable to find it so far but I will broaden my search.
Thanks for the tip...

http://www.rumgallery.com/dos-maderas-53.html

lots of well written reviews on this site.
frankj1 Offline
#56 Posted: Wed, Oct 15 2014, 9:01 PM EST
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after much searching, learned on the internet that my local local might carry Dos Maderas products. They do, but all they had was the 5 + 5, basically the same formula but two extra years in Jerez casks, also $40...and it is fantastic!
Immediately goes to the top of my favorite rums.
hinzna Offline
#57 Posted: Wed, Oct 15 2014, 10:16 PM EST
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Mount Gay Reserve does the trick for me.
frankj1 Offline
#58 Posted: Fri, Oct 24 2014, 9:17 PM EST
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Dos Maderas, with a Punch Punch
Palama Offline
#59 Posted: Tue, Oct 28 2014, 2:35 AM EST
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Koloa Kaua'i Dark Rum with (too much) grenadine and some pineapple juice
pdxstogieman Offline
#60 Posted: Sat, Nov 1 2014, 12:09 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
very nice write up, unable to find it so far but I will broaden my search.
Thanks for the tip...

http://www.rumgallery.com/dos-maderas-53.html

lots of well written reviews on this site.


Any liquor stores near you that will special order for you?
pdxstogieman Offline
#61 Posted: Sat, Nov 1 2014, 12:10 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
after much searching, learned on the internet that my local local might carry Dos Maderas products. They do, but all they had was the 5 + 5, basically the same formula but two extra years in Jerez casks, also $40...and it is fantastic!
Immediately goes to the top of my favorite rums.


Nice. Glad you were able to find the stuff and enjoyed it.
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#62 Posted: Sat, Nov 1 2014, 12:11 PM EST
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hinzna wrote:
Mount Gay Reserve does the trick for me.


He said "Mount Gay". Heh..heh heh.
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#63 Posted: Sat, Nov 1 2014, 9:08 PM EST
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dos maderos, no surprise.
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#64 Posted: Sat, Nov 8 2014, 9:36 PM EST
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Going with some Zaya as a nightcap
frankj1 Offline
#65 Posted: Tue, Nov 11 2014, 10:16 PM EST
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Zaya again

I seem to be drinking most of the rum here.
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#66 Posted: Sat, Nov 29 2014, 11:04 PM EST
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Ron Anejo Pampero Anniversario reserva exclusiva Venezuela
Palama Offline
#67 Posted: Tue, Dec 23 2014, 3:46 PM EST
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Frankie - you quit hittin' the rum?
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#68 Posted: Tue, Dec 23 2014, 6:23 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Frankie - you quit hittin' the rum?

nope, just seem to been hitting the same 3 so haven't been posting them. Probably gonna open a new Cachaca tonight so might have a new post later. Gotta get some sake too. Really not much to choose from here.


oh, by the way, the last obstacle has been dealt with (he just doesn't know it yet) and I will now start putting together the bits and pieces all over the place, gathering some new bits and pieces, burning a couple more cd's, and finally get something out to you.
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#69 Posted: Tue, Dec 23 2014, 9:16 PM EST
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Cachaca Boazinha, Brazil (obviously).

Up til now I've only had a few different brands, Lablon being the best known. But all were white and not really meant to go solo. Typically they are mixed into muddled lime and sugar with lots of ice, pretty much the national drink of Brasil, or with fruit juices. Sometimes used in place of vodka or gin in other mixed drinks.

This is the first I've had that is golden or straw colored and it is much more palatable. Had some on the rocks, could get used to that, poured a splash of diet cranberry Sprite into the end of that drink and that was delicious. Looking for a smoke to go with the next one before calling it a night.
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#70 Posted: Tue, Dec 23 2014, 9:19 PM EST
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sorry, forgot to mention the name of the drink...caipirinha.
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#71 Posted: Sat, Dec 27 2014, 9:39 PM EST
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dos maderos with a party short
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#72 Posted: Sun, Dec 28 2014, 8:17 PM EST
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blackstorm 130 straight...........
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#73 Posted: Sun, Dec 28 2014, 10:02 PM EST
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Mallllliiiiiibbbbuuuuuu

Or, Parrot Bay in a pinch BigGrin
frankj1 Offline
#74 Posted: Fri, Jan 2 2015, 11:22 PM EST
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topped for namadio...

blackfoot11, tell me about that blackstorm 130!
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#75 Posted: Tue, Jan 6 2015, 7:39 PM EST
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Vizcaya VXOP 21

Trying to keep warm
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#76 Posted: Tue, Jan 6 2015, 7:54 PM EST
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Black seal
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#77 Posted: Tue, Jan 6 2015, 9:10 PM EST
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back to cachaca

Boazinha is the brand
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#78 Posted: Wed, Jan 7 2015, 9:03 PM EST
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Zafra Master Reserve (Panama) "aged 21 years, matured in selected bourbon casks"...spectacular.
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#79 Posted: Tue, Jan 13 2015, 7:11 PM EST
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Whole bottle ( had to exile it from the house)of Black Roberts horrible, makes a Decent mixer though.
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#80 Posted: Wed, Feb 4 2015, 8:53 PM EST
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http://www.rumgallery.com/lost-spirits-navy-style.html very good rum website

just arrived today from Namadio. Lost Spirits Navy Style Rum...68% abv!
wow! this is extremely complex, certainly not for beginners. powerful grog.

had a snort neat, then tried a bit with water. Not much difference. This is the stuff that may put hair on your chest...or remove it, not sure!

Thank you Nick, this stuff is mind blowing. I hope you enjoy the return fire (went out this morning). And Robert, let me know when you want to buckle your seat belt, pour a shot, face Indiana, bow toward St. Nick, grit your teeth, and pour one down the hatch in unison with me.
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#81 Posted: Wed, Feb 4 2015, 9:31 PM EST
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Ron Zacapa Centenario XO

Tasty business!
frankj1 Offline
#82 Posted: Wed, Feb 4 2015, 10:32 PM EST
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Buddha Daddy wrote:
Ron Zacapa Centenario XO

Tasty business!

you like better than the 23?
frankj1 Offline
#83 Posted: Sat, Feb 14 2015, 11:14 PM EST
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Lost Spirits Navy Style (68 %) from Namadio
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#84 Posted: Sat, Feb 14 2015, 11:15 PM EST
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I may have a don q anejo
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#85 Posted: Sat, Feb 14 2015, 11:32 PM EST
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teedubbya wrote:
I may have a don q anejo

is that the pricey good one?
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#86 Posted: Sat, Feb 14 2015, 11:34 PM EST
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It is and it's in a nice container but barrilito is better for much less imho.
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#87 Posted: Sat, Feb 14 2015, 11:38 PM EST
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Havana Club Añejo 7 Años - neat
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#88 Posted: Sat, Feb 14 2015, 11:54 PM EST
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teedubbya wrote:
It is and it's in a nice container but barrilito is better for much less imho.

seen that, will buy that soon because you are my idol.
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#89 Posted: Sat, Feb 14 2015, 11:57 PM EST
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Lol. I think pr rum is overrated. Barrilito is good cheap rum but not worth seeking out.
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#90 Posted: Sun, Feb 15 2015, 12:10 AM EST
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in my best Travolta voice...I am so confused
MACS Offline
#91 Posted: Sun, Feb 15 2015, 12:20 AM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
in my best Travolta voice...I am so confused


Welcome back... your dreams were your ticket out...
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#92 Posted: Wed, Feb 18 2015, 9:51 PM EST
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Zafra Master Reserve 21 year...Panama
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#93 Posted: Sat, Feb 21 2015, 10:25 PM EST
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finishing off the evening with El Dorado (Guyana) cask aged 8 year Demerara rum. Nice, clean, dry. Super smooth, no burn, no cut needed. Elegant sipping rum...should have had this with my H Up Mag 46 earlier.

Live and learn.
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#94 Posted: Wed, Feb 25 2015, 9:50 PM EST
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Balcones Texas Rum...many thanks Mikey!
there's nothing like it in the world of rums.





is this the new Look at Me thread?
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#95 Posted: Tue, Mar 24 2015, 9:39 PM EST
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Can anyone (...Frank?...) suggest a good rum for under $50 for relative newbies into this libation? Friend is coming back at the end of May so we're planning on herfing and smoking a good Cuban and wanna try something different than the dark beers / bourbon that we usually imbibe in. Thanks.
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#96 Posted: Tue, Mar 24 2015, 9:47 PM EST
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Palama wrote:
Can anyone (...Frank?...) suggest a good rum for under $50 for relative newbies into this libation? Friend is coming back at the end of May so we're planning on herfing and smoking a good Cuban and wanna try something different than the dark beers / bourbon that we usually imbibe in. Thanks.

soooo many. do you think you'd prefer more toward sweet or dry? plan on drinking neat? I'm no help if cola is involved.
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#97 Posted: Tue, Mar 24 2015, 9:49 PM EST
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if you can give me an idea of what you imagine your taste profile might be, this might be the impetus I need to finally pack up all the stray items I have for you by topping it off with a bottle before your friend arrives!

don't say "no".
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#98 Posted: Tue, Mar 24 2015, 10:13 PM EST
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frankj1 wrote:
if you can give me an idea of what you imagine your taste profile might be, this might be the impetus I need to finally pack up all the stray items I have for you by topping it off with a bottle before your friend arrives!

don't say "no".


Don't do it...or you're gonna make me angry (...cue up Marvin the Martian...).

Just give me some names, dayumit! ram27bat

But in all seriousness, probably go for something that's sweeter, at least for this initial foray into the rum-monster. Full disclosure - I got super wasted on rum in high school and haven't had it neat since then. I'm going into this with a lotta trepidation as I've been okay drinking it with pineapple juice and stuff but nothing straight up since that fateful night 40+ years ago (...trust me, you don't want to know what happened...).

If it's any help, we plan on smoking some Hoyo de Monterrey Epicure Especials (...thanks to Paul...) in honor of our classmate Kevin. Originally I gave them to my 2 cigar smoking classmates to ash up after Kevin's services but his son gifted us some La Duena #5s so we smoked those instead.

So ultimately, if there's a rum that would pair well with the HdMEEs, then that's what I'll look for at the local shpos. Thanks FS.
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#99 Posted: Wed, Mar 25 2015, 7:41 AM EST
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Palama wrote:
Can anyone (...Frank?...) suggest a good rum for under $50 for relative newbies into this libation? Friend is coming back at the end of May so we're planning on herfing and smoking a good Cuban and wanna try something different than the dark beers / bourbon that we usually imbibe in. Thanks.



See post #87. Though it will run a bit more than $50 per bottle when you add shipping. It will also take 3-4 weeks for delivery. But, you won't be sorry.
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#100 Posted: Wed, Mar 25 2015, 7:52 AM EST
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prolly drank a couple gallons of Appleton's this past week.... Anxious
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